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Ibrahimovic injury would be a 'disaster' for Man United: Mourinho

Published On: December 31, 2016 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

An injury to influential striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be disastrous for Manchester United, according to manager Jose Mourinho, who is willing to let winger Memphis Depay leave in January for the right price.

Tough for Tottenham to catch Chelsea: Pochettino

Published On: December 31, 2016 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says his team are more focussed on getting into the Premier League's top four than chasing down leaders Chelsea.

Mourinho not planning to rotate Man United squad

Published On: December 31, 2016 01:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is unlikely to give any first-team players a rest during the hectic festive schedule as he tries to keep his side in touch with the Premier League leaders.

Duterte says once threw man from helicopter, would do it again

Published On: December 29, 2016 08:55 PM NPT By: Reuters

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened corrupt government officials with the prospect of being thrown out of a helicopter mid-air, warning he has done it himself before and had no qualms about doing it again.

Russia's Putin says Syrian government, opposition sign ceasefire deal

Published On: December 29, 2016 05:47 PM NPT By: Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian government had signed a number of documents including a ceasefire deal that would take effect at midnight on the night of Dec. 29-30.

Strong earthquake hits Japan, no tsunami warning

Published On: December 28, 2016 08:51 PM NPT By: Reuters

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 hit eastern Japan on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, adding no tsunami warning was issued.

Mourinho urges Martial to follow Mkhitaryan lead

Published On: December 28, 2016 04:12 PM NPT By: Reuters

Jose Mourinho has urged Anthony Martial to follow midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan's example and force his way into Manchester United's starting line up.

Headaches, insects and yachts; excuses for not filing British tax returns

Published On: December 26, 2016 01:42 PM NPT By: Reuters

"My tax return was on my yacht ... which caught fire" - just one of the dozens of unusual excuses the British government's tax collector said it receives each year from customers who fail to complete their returns on time.

Indonesian militants planned New Year's assault with machetes

Published On: December 26, 2016 12:49 PM NPT By: Reuters

JAKARTA, Dec 26: Indonesian militants supporting Islamic State planned to attack a police post on New Year's eve with machetes and knives, a police spokesman said on Monday.

Twelve years after Asia tsunami, 400 bodies unidentified in Thailand

Published On: December 26, 2016 11:49 AM NPT By: Reuters

At least 400 victims of Asia's 2004 tsunami that killed 226,000 people remain unidentified in Thailand 12 years on, police said on Monday.

Lampard to stay in close contact with Chelsea

Published On: December 25, 2016 04:40 PM NPT By: Reuters

Former England midfielder Frank Lampard says he will be "in close contact" with his old club Chelsea as he decides on his next career move.

Pakistan confident after pushing Australia close: Misbah

Published On: December 25, 2016 12:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

A strong fourth innings fightback that had nearly clinched a remarkable record run chase in the first test loss to Australia in Brisbane had given Pakistan the confidence they needed for the rest of the series, captain Misbah-ul-haq has said.

PSG agree deal to sign Draxler from Wolfsburg

Published On: December 24, 2016 06:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

French champions Paris Saint Germain have agreed to sign Germany midfielder Julian Draxler from VfL Wolfsburg on a four-year deal subject to a medical, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.

Palace appoint 'Big Sam' as their new manager

Published On: December 24, 2016 03:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

Former England boss Sam Allardyce has signed a 2-1/2 year contract to take over as manager of Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace, the London club said on Friday.

Mourinho 'too young' to be tempted by Chinese riches

Published On: December 22, 2016 03:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

Wealthy Chinese clubs are unlikely to lure Jose Mourinho away from England as the Manchester United manager says he is enjoying the challenge of competing in the Premier League.

Leicester's Vardy to serve three-game ban after appeal rejected

Published On: December 21, 2016 04:39 PM NPT By: Reuters

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will serve a three-match suspension after the club's appeal against his dismissal during Saturday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Stoke City was rejected, the Football Association (FA) said on Tuesday.

Modi losing friends as anger grows over Indian cash crackdown

Published On: December 21, 2016 04:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Dec 21: A leading political ally of Narendra Modi has abruptly distanced himself from the Indian prime minister's move to scrap high-value banknotes, as broad initial support for the radical monetary reform showed signs of crumbling.

Ibrahimovic says Lindelof ready to take next step

Published On: December 21, 2016 02:25 PM NPT By: Reuters

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes fellow Swede Victor Lindelof has the talent to shine for the world's top teams amid growing speculation the Benfica defender is set to join his compatriot at Manchester United in January.

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes off Solomon islands: USGS

Published On: December 20, 2016 05:10 PM NPT By: Reuters

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 struck off the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the second powerful tremor in the islands to Australia's north in less than two weeks .

India beat England by innings and 75 runs in final test

Published On: December 20, 2016 04:45 PM NPT By: Reuters

India beat England by an innings and 75 runs in the fifth and final test to complete a 4-0 series victory on Tuesday.